How to Answer: How comfortable are you leading a group of students through an assignment?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Paraprofessional Educator job interview.
2. How comfortable are you leading a group of students through an assignment?
How to Answer
Be sure to share your answer honestly here, because your training and daily expectations may revolve around your ability to lead a group. Even if you have no teaching experience, you may feel totally comfortable leading a group of students, as long as you are given time to prepare and have a good grasp of the lesson. If you are not yet totally comfortable, share that you may wish to observe for a week or two, but would then be willing to work with small groups of students. This is a main responsibility of a paraprofessional, so be sure to communicate that you are a quick learner and would be willing to take on all responsibilities within a matter of weeks.
Written by Audra Kresinske on July 15th, 2021
Answer Example
"Because I have limited experience leading a group of students at this grade level, I would probably need a week or two to feel completely comfortable. Once I am able to plan with the teacher to internalize the lesson and observe the teaching of it, I'm confident I'll feel comfortable working with a small group. Especially as I get to know students, I will feel more and more comfortable jumping in to assist them. With the proper training and preparation, I am confident I can take on whatever is asked of me in the classroom."
Written by Audra Kresinske on July 15th, 2021